Fuel Prices Drop as EPRA Announces New Rates
Kenyans will pay less for fuel over the next month after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced a reduction in pump prices.
In its latest review released on Saturday, February 14, the regulator cut the price of Super Petrol by Sh4.24 per litre, Diesel by Sh3.93 and Kerosene by Sh1.00. Following the adjustment, Super Petrol will retail at Sh178.28 per litre, Diesel at Sh166.54 and Kerosene at Sh152.78.
EPRA said the new maximum retail prices will take effect from February 15 to March 14, 2026.
The prices include the 16 per cent Value Added Tax (VAT) as provided for under the Finance Act 2023 and the Tax Laws (Amendment) Act 2024.
The regulator attributed the reduction to lower global import costs. The average landed cost of imported Super Petrol dropped by 2.69 per cent from Sh76,288.03 per cubic metre in December to Sh74,239.91 in January 2026.
During the same period, the landed cost of Diesel fell by 6.37 per cent from Sh80,733.36 to Sh75,587.29 per cubic metre, while Kerosene declined by 1.44 per cent from Sh78,260.16 to Sh77,135.62 per cubic metre.
EPRA noted that Kenya imports all its petroleum products in refined form and that prices are influenced by international market benchmarks and the exchange rate of the US dollar against the Kenyan shilling.
Motorists in Mombasa will enjoy some of the lowest prices, with Super Petrol retailing at Sh175.00 per litre, Diesel at Sh163.26 and Kerosene at Sh149.49. The lower prices at the coast are largely due to the city’s role as the main entry point for imported fuel.
In Nairobi, Super Petrol will retail at Sh178.28 per litre, Diesel at Sh166.54 and Kerosene at Sh152.78. In Nakuru, prices will be Sh177.34 for Super Petrol, Sh165.95 for Diesel and Sh152.21 for Kerosene.
Meanwhile, in Eldoret, Super Petrol will sell at Sh178.15 per litre, Diesel at Sh166.77 and Kerosene at Sh153.03.
The latest price drop comes as relief for many Kenyans, particularly motorists and businesses, who had feared a possible increase following recent reports of new fuel-related charges.